Elk River Living Magazine

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Elk River Hero Giving thanks this month for Chief William "Bill" Allen, 1936-2020, for his 60 years of service and mentorship at the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department. His dedication to the Elk River community will not be forgotten.

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Local K-9 Heroes Only a Scent Away

Businesses Offered Up The Treats

"Spending time with your K-9, building trust and relationship, and being ready to help locate a lost loved one is about as rewarding as it gets.”

--Cheri Hizer, Team Member

More than 46 local businesses, churches and organizations joined together at Wally's Superior Parts and Service, Elkview, and provided children a safe Trick or Treat on the Elk River.

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Celebrating 150 Years-Joyously and Safely

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Whether you are a beginner or advanced seamstress/quilter, Gabby’s Sewing & More is the place to be!

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The Elk’s Journal: Tori Williams Nardone

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Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church had much to celebrate at its 150th anniversary celebration.

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s we transition from the October fall landscape (it was absolutely stunning this year) to November, I am always reminded that thankfulness needs to be our focus. Not that we shouldn’t always be thankful, but Thanksgiving puts it front and center in my mind and heart. Our stories this month clearly depict the loving, caring hearts of the Elk River and we are ever so thankful for them.

I’ll start with our Elk River Hero, Chief William “Bill” Allen. His dedication, leadership, and integrity are apparent in the foundation of the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department. The community gathered together and gave thanks for his service in an emotional funeral procession from Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, passing by the PVFD and Big Chimney Station/ PVFD, to Elk Hills Memorial Park.

Some other highlights this month include local WV K-9 Search and Rescue dogs and their handlers who are thankful for the opportunity to help locate a lost loved one. They train every day to be ready to respond in an emergency. We also are reminded of thankfulness from the generous hearts of over 45 businesses who gathered to safely dispense candy to the children on the Elk River for Trick or Treat. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church celebrated its150th anniversary celebration with thankful hearts, looking back at growth, ood destruction, and now regrowth. The Trail Kitchen, a new pay-whatyou-can-afford restaurant plus two AirBnBs, joins the ER business community--talk about taking a leap of faith, Scott and Jeannie Marker are amazing. Also, don’t forget the winning HHHS Huskie Golfers who ended an awesome season at the State Championship.

This Thanksgiving the world will gather differently with an emphasis on safety and protecting each other. Wherever you are, near or far, know that you are loved. I am thankful, dear friends, for each and every one of you.

Love and prayers,

Cyndi Knight Tawney Founder & Editor 304.546.9243 cyndi@elkriverliving.com

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On the cover: Local WV K-9 Search and Rescue Dog handler, April Curry, and Dixie of Big Chimney, WV. Photo by Ken Tawney

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Local K-9 Heroes Only a Scent Away

April Curry and Dixie, Kaitlin Bedekovich, Sarah Tedrow and Leo, Cherie Hizer and Cole, and Patty Wygal and Millie.

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his month ERL would like to recognize a special group of heroes, the WV K-9 Search and Rescue Dogs and their handlers. This awesome team is trained and ready to respond to any search and rescue emergency when they are called out.

Patty Wygal of Big Chimney is a senior member and has been with the team for 14 years. Her fouryear-old Australian Shepherd ,Millie, is an HRD (human remains detection) dog and Patty is National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Tech 2 Certified. Angie McCue has been with the team for 11 years. Her dog, Mercy, is a bloodhound, and is American Mantrailing, Police & Work Dog Association (AMPWDA), Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (NSI), and North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) certified in training and HRD. Kaitlin Bedekovich of Kanawha City is a field team member and is NASAR Tech 2 certified as well.

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Four other members of the team are NASAR Tech 3 and their dogs are all air-scent-specific search and rescue dogs. April Curry of Big Chimney is the owner of Dixie, a Labrador Retriever. Sarah Tedrow of South Charleston has Leo, a Doberman. Cherie Hizer of St. Albans has Cole, who is a Pit and Lab mix.

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Cherie saw an ad in the newspaper about new member recruiting for WV K-9 Search and Rescue, Inc. Lorrie Burdette, who passed away this spring, was head trainer at that time. “She told me about her accomplishments with her 2012 Hero Dog Soot, and I knew I was going to love it,” said Cherie. “I met the team at one of their weekly training sessions and hid for the K-9s and was blown away watching

them work a scent cone to a specific person. Even though they could see other people in the area, they ignored them and stayed on task to find the subject. It still gives me chills.”

To become a member of the WV K-9 Search and Rescue team, you must achieve one of three levels of certifications with NASAR. NASAR Tech 1 is the highest level and requires the most advanced training and testing.

“We can only go out if we are called out by law enforcement,” explained Patty. If there is a search and rescue emergency, a family member can request our services, but it is the decision of law enforcement or the fire department (whomever is in charge) who can call out our K-9 unit.

Angie McCue and Mercy.

Kaitlin explained, “Search and rescue dogs are scent-specific as opposed to disaster dogs who are more rubble focused.” They are also different from police apprehension dogs and can be used in coordination with tracking, trailing, and air scent dogs from other agencies. Apri added, “If dogs are not needed, the team can still respond to a search as part of the field team. The quicker they can arrive on the scene, the chances increase to find the lost person quickly and unharmed.”

The team meets at various locations to train, including Kanawha County Regional Airport, area public parks such as Coonskin and Kanawha State Forest and school properties with permission.

All team handlers are required to be certified and are working toward different certifications with their dogs. Handlers are required to take numerous classes before they are field certified.

New members are voted in once a year. Once a field team member is certified, then they can introduce their dog. Dogs cannot be certified until the handler is certified first.

Sarah Tedrow and Leo.

The WV K-9 Search and Rescue team trains together twice a week. A team member or volunteer hides and leaves behind some form of scent article collected by the handler. Then they start the search process. The dog smells the scent and then proceeds to work the scent and locate the individual. Daily, the handlers also work Leo.

K-9 HEROS, cont. with their dogs on obedience, temperament, and fundamentals.

The team coordinates with other teams throughout the State such as Tyler County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), where they are members as well. They have worked with the Tornado Fire Department and have been on hand at the Tour de Coal event in case of an emergency. They are active with scouts and school children, using the Hug-A-Tree program, which emphasizes what to do if they get lost. April said, “We also teach the children what we do while we are looking for them.” All of the children receive a rescue bag which has tools such as a whistle, mirror and trash bag. The children can also pet the dogs and get to know them. “For example, at Ruffner Elementary we even do demonstrations where the kids can hide and the dogs can search and find them. If a child has an understanding of what to do when lost and who is looking for them, it can help reduce their anxiety while they are waiting to be found,” she added.

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The WV K-9 Search and Rescue, Inc. team was formed in 1988. This year they have been a part of search and rescue in Nicholas County and Kanawha State Forest. Patty said, “Ten to fifteen years ago we did more rescues before cell phones.” She added that they cover all of West Virginia and can also go out of state if they are called out. Patty explained, “We are given a particular sector to work during a rescue. You work with the wind in your dogs’ faces so that they can follow the scent.” She added that a dog has 220-300 million olfactory receptors in his/her nose as opposed to humans, on the other hand, who only have 5 million.”

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Cherie said, “I became involved with WV K-9 Search and Rescue because I have an autistic grandson. I could not imagine what it would be like for him to be lost; I think it’s a labor of love.”

She also added, “Spending time with your K-9, building trust and relationship, and spending time training with your teammates to be skilled and ready to help locate a lost loved one is about as rewarding as it gets.”

All of the handlers in the WV K-9 Search and Rescue are volunteers and they pay their own expenses and have fundraisers to help defray their costs. See them on Facebook at WV K-9 Search and Rescue, Inc. for more information.

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his month’s Reader Submission was submitted by Stephanie King. She stated that this sunrise was taken at the intersection of Long and Ambler Ridges.

Stephanie is married to Mike King and they have two daughters, Emily and Kayley.

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The Elk River Rail Trail is now open from Duck to Hartland in Clay County! According to The Elk River Railroad, Inc. President Frank Jorgensen, the six-mile section between the Dundon Trailhead and the Hartland Trailhead is ready for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The Hartland Trailhead is located at the end of the Hartland Bridge crossing Elk River on Route 16 about 5 miles south of Clay near Clay County High School. The trailhead also features an existing kayak launch ramp. With this addition, the trail is complete, except for some final detail work, from Duck to Ivydale (10 miles) to Dundon (another 12 miles) to Hartland (another 6 miles) for 28 total miles of rail trails.

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Elk River Trail Foundation, Inc. also announced that a one-half acre tract of land was donated to the Foundation by Tate Creek Consortium, LLC, Robert Sowa, Managing Member. The land is ideally located between the Rail Trail and the Elk RIver about a mile downriver from Ivydale at Little Italy. The property has excellent access from the rail trail to the river trail. The Foundation will erect a plaque at the site stating “This land donated by Tate Creek Consortium, LLC in memory of Harry Sowa, avid bicyclist.�

Foundation President Ken Tawney expressed his deepest appreciation to the Sowa family and to Queen Shoals Full Gospel Church for their generous donations. Plans are now being made to maximize use of the properties for both river and rail trail access and other recreational activities.

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andy Young and Jon Matuszkiewicz of Affiliated Finance Group, LLC at Big Chimney were at it again! This time they volunteered their time along with local businesses to make sure the children on the Elk River all had a great Halloween!

On October 30, the Friday evening before Halloween, more than 46 candy dispensing stations,sponsored by local businesses, churches, and other organizations, gathered in the parking lot of Wally’s Superior Parts and Service Center at Elkview. Sammy Jo Monk and Wally Rollins were happy to host the event so that children had a safe place to trick or treat amid the COVID pandemic. Also, courtesy of ANR Construction, Batman made an appearance for the kids.

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Randy Young, President of Affiliated Finance Group explained, “With the COVID restrictions on Halloween events this year, we thought it would be awesome to get with local businesses and offer a safe alternative for the children.”

The local businesses and organizations came together and respected CDC social distancing guidelines and filled the parking lot to treat the kids. Vehicles were decorated and many people were in costume while parents did a drive-by at each of the candy dispensing stations. Children extended their bags out the window and received their Halloween goodies!

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Local businesses who participated included: Affiliated Financial Group, Inc., Wally’s Superior Parts and Service, ANR Construction, Clendenin Pharmacy, Smith’s Food Fair, Hafer’s Funeral Home, Ford and Sweeney, Peggy White-Old Colony Realty (R. Joseph Miller, Broker), Joe Holland, Before and After Beauty--Elkview, Elk River Living Magazine, Xspec Power-Elkview,Kerragan Young, KY Scentsy-Elkview, Elite Roofing, Cole’s Wildlife Artistry, Special Occasions, Tina White-Garlow Insurance, 97.5 WQBE-Charleston, Miller’s Trucking & Excavating LLC, Jones Auto & Truck Repair, Elk Valley Electric, South Ridge Church-Young Adult Life Group, Momma Payne’s Diner, Giovanni’s Pizza--Clendenin, Roger Harper @ 84 Lumber-Elkview, Elk Valley Physical Therapy, Cantrell’s Florist, AT&T--Elkview,

Jon Matuszkiewicz, L to R Wally Rollins, and Randy Young, Jr.

Blue Creek Auto, Elk River Outdoors (Jonathan Harding), Plumbers and Pipefitter Local 625, Clendenin United Methodist Church, Angela Mitchell @ Service Electric--Dunbar, Electric 102.7, Team Mayfield, JD Stowers Body Shop, BATMAN, Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union, Advanced Auto Parts, Elkview, Bully's Trap Barber Shop, Julio's Mexican Restaurant, Clendenin, Jiffy J's Portable Restrooms, A Moment in Time Photography (Teressa Haddox), Frost Bite Dairy Bar, RSG Landscaping, Dean Jeffries State Farm Insurance, and K & N Contracting.

ERL would like to give a big shout out to everyone who helped make this event a success for our children.

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here were around 300 attendees at the 150th Anniversary Celebration of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, including old friends and acquaintances, as well as new. It was a great time of friendship and fellowship which Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is known for in our community.

The church began on New Hope Road back in 1870. Pastor Lee Swor has been the pastor at Mount Pleasant since 1986. He has seen the church through 34 years of growth, flood destruction, and regrowth.

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Before the flood in November/December 2015, Mount Pleasant was working toward putting up a new school building. They had spent $400,000 to put up the shell of the building. At that time the church had zero debt and Pastor Swor said they spent a lot of hours in prayer trying to know if they should borrow funds to finish the school. His son, David Swor, said, “Dad, we’ve heard about all of the other generations and what they accomplished in the 60’s and 70’s, and our generation would like to see God do something special for us.”

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Pastor Swor said the Church took a step of faith and borrowed $700,000 and they were in the process of completing the school when the floodwaters of 2016 filled the church with over 4 feet of water and 8 feet in the school gym. They lost everything and they did not have insurance on the school, as it was just under construction at that time.

Mount Pleasant received over $750,000 from individuals and churches nationwide to help with the rebuilding the church and school. The Church then borrowed $250,000 which brought their total debt at approximately $1 million. They ran out of money again and borrowed another $300,000 which still

left them short. Pastor Swor said they decided to just make it somehow and not add to their current $1.5 million debt.

Things did come together, and the church and school were able to open. They were then able to raise $100,000 that next year to pay toward one of the loans. They were hopeful that if they could do this every year for 5 years, then at least one of the loans would be paid off and they could then concentrate on the remaining loan. It was a prayerful time for the Church.

Pastor Swor and the congregation didn’t know it, but there was a miracle on the horizon. He will always remember the telephone from Sam Hensley, an Elk Valley Christian School 1978 graduate and successful businessman. Sam called and said God had laid it on his heart to give Mount Pleasant Church a million dollars. Sam and his wife, Carol, increased the donation to pay off the church’s $1.1 million debt plus donated another half million dollars on Mother’s Day in 2019 to the school. Pastor Swor and the members of the church refer to Sam’s donation as a wonderful miracle.

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As you can see, this year’s 150th anniversary celebration had so much to celebrate. While adhering to CDC social distancing guidelines, the church held a picnic at Pleasant Island on Saturday, October 3 followed by a dinner after church on Sunday, October 4 and pictures and a skit of past members.

Former church member, Pastor Rick Pierre, delivered Sunday night’s service.

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The COVID pandemic this past spring had church doors closed in the State. Mount Pleasant has been back open since Mother’s Day with morning and evening services and they also deliver the services virtually. For more information, contact the church at 304.965.7062. They are located at 58 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Elkview.

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Here’s What You’ll Need 5-8 Potatoes - peeled and chopped (Yukon Gold is what I use) 1 onion - diced 3 stalks of celery - diced 3 T butter White Sauce: 2 T butter 2 T flour 2 C milk

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Cover and cook until potatoes are soft. Turn up heat and bring soup to a boil.

Make white sauce by melting butter over low heat; add flour and stir to combine. Do not brown. Add milk, stirring constantly until it thickens.

Add white sauce while stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste. (I like to add 1 t of popcorn salt in addition to my kosher salt-potatoes need a generous amount of salt/pepper). Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits if desired.

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Oven 400 degrees Spray bundt pan well, especially the center, with cooking spray.

Put 1 stick of butter in the bundt pan and melt in the oven while your oven heats up and you mix the cornbread.

Put cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk in a large bowl and mix well.

When butter has melted in the bundt pan, remove the pan from the oven and swish butter around inside the pan. Pour cornbread mixture over the butter and smooth the top with a spoon. The butter will rise up around the mixture and have some on top.

Put cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk in a large bowl and mix well.

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Last month Gabby’s had their Kimberbell “Too Cute to Spook Embroidery Event” on October 2 and 3. A delicious, ghoully, Halloween lunch was included for the class featuring menu items such as chili with dead man toes, rat cream-cheese oreo spread, skeleton smorgasbord and eyeball punch. Patty Brannon and Elonda Morgan hosted the event and all kits were provided by Kimberbell. The class completed a spooky cute spider tea towel, a pumpkin candle mat, M.E.

by Number: Candy Corn Pierced Block, Double, Double Toil and No Trouble Zipper Pouch, Witch Hat Felt Cozy and a Monster Munch Gift Bag.

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Kimberbell Designs specializes in quilt and home decor patterns for sewing, quilt, and machineembroidery craft projects. Watch Gabby’s calendar for all upcoming Kimberbell classes and reserve your seat. A one-day Kimberbell Dealer Exclusive embroidery event is offered each month, and rumor has it, November may be a Gingerbread Candle Mat. Gabby’s offers a variety of sewing and quilting classes. They offer both day and evening classes to accommodate your schedule. Getting ready for Christmas has never been more exciting than with a beautiful Bargello Christmas Tree Skirt. JoAnn Gwinn is the instructor for Bargello quilts and more.

Freddi Christy will offer her very popular Stuffed Teddy Bear class and Three-Yard Quilt Class in November. There have been six of these classes

offered previously and all have been full. Freddie also offers Quilting 101, 102 and a variety of quilting classes.

Also extremely popular are the machineembroidery classes offered once a month by MariBeth Shreve. Recently, she has taught several quilting classes, including the Zen quilt, the Window Panes quilt, and a quilted sewing machine cover which featured mesh pockets and zippered compartments.

Gabby’s Sewing & More. Also, coming in January will be more exciting classes including a pillow of the month. Don’t let the winter blues get you down--Gabby’s is a perfect place to cozy up with your machine and sew!

Rebecca Chapman and Darwin Alexander are the owners of Gabby’s Sewing & More. This November they will celebrate their fifth year in business (one year previously in Dunbar and four here at Mink Shoals). Watch for their anniversary sale event with savings on fabrics and all of your sewing needs.

Stop by Gabby’s and pick up a monthly calendar or you can also view it on their Facebook page,

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If you are a beginning seamstress, Marsha Gessell hosts Sewing 101 classes every other Wednesday where you can sew and take home your project that day! Start with a pillowcase, pajama bottoms, apron or one of the other beginner pieces. Learn sewing basics and have fun with the many projects in this beginning class.

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The 2020 HHHS Huskie Golf Team has had an amazing season. First, they won the Cardinal Conference Championship for the second year in a row. Next, they continued on to finish second in the Class AA Region 3 Tournament at the end of September. Last, but certainly not least, they placed fifth overall in the 2020 WVSSAC AA Golf State Championship.

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Bryson Beaver (Junior) finished 12th, Max Bowen (Sophomore) finished T-16th, Sawyer Osbourn (Sophomore) finished 21st, and Sam Phillips (Sophomore) finished T-22nd.

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All four of these golfers also made All Region.

Under the direction of Coach Eddie Gray, this outstanding team of golfers was the only team to have all four of their team members receive All Region honors. Coach Gray said, “The future looks bright for this incredibly talented group of golfers. They defeated every team in Kanawha County and I am so proud of them all placing in the top 22 at the State Championship!�

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ELK RIVER HEROES In each edition of Elk River Living we feature and celebrate a member from our community. If you would like to submit someone you know, please contact Cyndi Tawney at cyndi@elkriverliving.com.

Chief William “Bill” Allen

1936-2020

Chief Allen passed away on August 21, 2020 after a short illness. He was honored with a funeral procession led by PVFD from Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, through Pinch passing his residence and the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department Main Station, down Indian Creek and then passing the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department Big Chimney Station, to his final resting place at Elk Hills Memorial Cemetery. His graveside burial included full fireman and military graveside rites.

Bill proudly served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 61. He was one of the 12 Charter Members who founded PVFD in 1959 and he served not only as a member, but as a role model and mentor to Elk River firefighters.

Chief John Hafer said, “It was his dedication, commitment, and integrity that helped mold our Department into what it is today.”

Chief Allen was employed by C & P Telephone, AT&T, and the State of WV. He was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church at Pinch where he also was a choir member, Sunday School Superintendent, and Trustee for many years. Bill loved camping, boating, woodworking, and most of all, his family and his “PVFD family”.

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ovember is a time for thankfulness, and this month ERL, friends, and family proudly salute Retired Chief William “Bill” Allen, founder of the Pinch Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD), for his 60 years of service and dedication to the Elk River communities. He was the third Chief at PVFD and served in that role from 1975-2000. He remained a Life member of the Department.

Bill was married to Jeanette Dawson Allen for 64 years. Their daughters are Lisa Allen and Susan (Greg) Carnes. Grandsons are Justin (Whitney) Allen, Drew (Lauren) Carnes, and Tony Carnes.

Great grandchildren are Gradyn and Kinsley Allen, Emma, and Henry Carnes, along with special nephew Doug (Kim) Hughes.

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Also, here is a sneak peak at the new 2020 HHHS football team away uniforms! Honorary numbers included: 63 recognizes the first year HHHS was established; 31 recognizes the jersey worn by our only Kennedy Award Winner, Robin Lyons, and our only NFL player, Billy Joe Mantooth, and 77 recognizes the only undefeated season in HHHS school history.

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ERL would also like to feature any of your Elk River memories as well. Go to elkriverliving.com and select Reader’s Submission, Elk’s Journal, to submit your story.

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Adventure Awaits at Flat Hollow Farm

By Guest Author, Liz Wilkes, Owner of Flat Hollow Farm If you are looking for an ideal hub for adventure, check out Flat Hollow Farm, LLC (FHF), located at 7611 Quick Road, Clendenin.

They are centrally located amongst an endless area of trail systems, plus they offer safe parking for ATV riders. Additionally, they sell seasonal, local produce, including paw paws, black walnuts and sassafrass.

FHF is the home of Quick Riders Mountain Bike Park, an advanced downhill, singletrack mountain bike trail system. Liz Wilkes, owner of FHF, said “You can fly down the mountains on your bike straight into Blue Creek. Shuttle service is available, also!”

Camp sites are available and can be set up before heading out to ride for the day. FHF is open 24/7, 365 days a year with no closing time. They offer primitive camping and electric hookup for campers, including 50 amp. The driveway entrance to the park is a mountain road and they recommend allwheel-drive vehicles only and a maximum of 30 foot trailers. They have 2 rental John boats and 1 paddleboard available for $25 for the entire day which includes transportation to and from Blue Creek.

FHF is a venue for adventurers. Coming soon they are offering All-Inclusive Camping Packages. Liz explained, “This means you can camp without any of the hassle. Packages will include everything down to power banks to charge your phones, premium camping essentials all set up, luxury sleeping bags, gourmet food baskets from wine and cheese to dinner baskets with marinated choice of meats for grilling (all the camping cookware provided).”

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Flat Hollow Farm says, Yes.--We can customize your camping experience. Liz said, “We like the idea of the All-Inclusive Camping to be a common destination for ‘surprise dates’. Surprise your loved one with a night in nature, completely secluded from society, surrounded by wilderness. Wine and dine him or her without any hassle at all!”

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lk River native, Tori Williams Nardone, knew she wanted to help women find the balance and strength they needed to become the best versions of themselves. She officially embarked on her journey one year ago when she released her True North Planner/Journal to help women set their goals and take care of themselves during the year, and she is currently taking orders for Volume 2 for 2021. Tori has become a certified health coach, launched her first digital guide, wrote a series of blog posts on her site,The Balancing Effect, and released a successful first season of podcasts. This past March she also hosted her first event, A Toast to Women, in partnership with The Park Cafe (Charleston, SC) in honor of International Women’s Day. Tori and her husband, Albert, reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

“In this week’s episode we're going to talk about how to find some joy amidst the crap show that is the world right now, things I do regularly that make me a happier person during these crazy times.

But first, let’s check in with our mental health. On a scale of 1-10, my mental health is at a 4 this week because guys, I’m just really bummed and sad but I am also feeling really grateful for my life and the people in it. Life is too short and we should cherish it so much each and every day, little things, big wins, highs, lows, all of it.

Small Joys During Pandemic/Quarantine 1. hot lunches 2. working in loungewear and in the sunshine 3. no makeup - skin looks fab 4. leisurely sipping coffee in mornings instead of rushing 5. lunchtime workouts 6. more time with husband and animals (or roommates, alone) 7. getting Nova, our new dog - I never would have pulled the trigger if we weren’t in the current situation

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ERL invites you to listen to her podcasts that focus on a variety of topics.

My recent favorite is Episode 13, Finding Joy, Coping & Navigating Life in A Pandemic. Listen at the link https://bit.ly/2EpczTv or anywhere you find podcasts. Here is an excerpt from Episode 13:

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9. organizing, cleaning, and finally tackling projects we never had the time to do because they’re in your face 24/7 lol 10. saving money - no need to buy clothes, makeup, etc. Where are you going?! Not spending money on outings either 11. evaluating life more deeply - what is really important to us in life and how do we want to spend it? I switched jobs, started a podcast, and got a dog during this time

Things I Do On The Regular That Make Me Feel Good, Especially Now 1. drink lots of water (hydroflask) 2. move my body (run, yoga, barre) 3. meditate 4. 8 hours of sleep 5. regular skincare routine 6. cuddle animals 7. hug husband 8. eat foods that fuel me and make me feel good

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I encourage you to follow The Balancing Effect on Instagram @thebalancingeffect and to visit www.thebalancing-effect.com to stay updated. Remember, trust the process, friends!�

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Bursting with gorgeous holiday wreaths and home decor, it is the perfect time to pick up your favorites before they are gone. Even better are the discounts that you will find throughout the store.

If you still need to pick up some autumn decorations for your Thanksgiving holiday, Special Occasions has a great selection of fall arrangements and wreaths. Also, consider sending a fresh-cut flower arrangement to loved ones who cannot be with you during the holidays. For Christmas you will find an array of wreaths, arrangements, mantle displays, and tree decorations. Also, browse their Mountaineer display of WVU products, the Gift Basket Room, quilts, and inspirational bracelets, all great gifts for family and friends.

Remember, when you shop at Special Occasions, you are more than just a customer, you are Elk River family. Special Occasions is located at 5106 Elk River Road, Elkview. Stop by or give them a call at 304.965.5434.

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Mark your calendar and make plans to stop by the Holiday Open House Week at Special Occasions. There will be drawings for a host of door prizes plus grab a plate of delicious holiday food while you are there. Also, if you want to post a prayer request on their Prayer Wall, you are more than welcome (or call and they will post it for you).

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Clendenin local artisan, Jill (Moles) Mullins, has six pictures that will be on display at the Beckley Art Center’s (BAC) Dan and Cynthia Bickey Art Gallery in Beckley. This is a Special BAC Members Exhibition entitled Creature/Comfort. Three of her selected photographs are Halloween themed and three are comfort/fall themed.

The exhibit will be on display from October 23 to November 21, 2020. Jill said, “The exhibition features the fall season which is a magical time where two moods emerge and coexist. I love Halloween so I was so excited when this exhibit came about.”

She explained the theme of the exhibit is a combination of cool nights, gorgeous leaves, comfy blankets, pumpkin spice...and of course, capes, fangs, and monster movie playlists!

Jill invites everyone to stop by the exhibit at 600 Johnstown Road in Beckley and check out the great artwork on display.

Also, it is a great time to get a headstart on your holiday shopping. Jill and local artisans will have their amazing artwork on sale. Several of Jill’s photos are on metal, 16 x 24.

She said, “It’s a perfect gift for the loved ones in your life.” Jill also has photographs on display and for sale at Tamarack The Best of WV in Beckley.

For more information on Jill’s work, go to Jill Moles Mullins on Facebook or visit her website at www.jillmullinsphotography.com.

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